Finance Director, CGD Europe
Independent, nonpartisan nonprofit think tank conducting economic research and policy outreach to reduce global poverty and improve lives.
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About Center for Global Development
Center for Global Development (CGD) is a Washington, DC- and London-based nonprofit research and policy organization. Its current work spans global development topics including an AI for Global Development initiative that researches equitable access, evaluation, and policy priorities for AI in low- and middle-income countries.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will oversee the financial management of CGD Europe, reporting to the Managing Director. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, accounting and financial reporting, ensure statutory and charity compliance, and oversee all contracts and grants. You will present to the Board of Trustees, manage audits and external advisers, line-manage finance staff, and work with the Washington DC finance team on consolidated reporting.
Requirements
- Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) or equivalent
- At least 10 years' experience in finance, including 5 at senior management level in a grant-funded charity, research institute, think tank or university
- Strong knowledge of UK charity finance and regulation
- Experience managing grant funding portfolios
- Experience negotiating contract terms
- Experience presenting to a board of trustees
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with Sage Intacct and SAP Concur
- Ability to coach and develop staff
- Commutable distance to SW1 offices
Responsibilities
- Oversee annual business planning and budgeting
- Develop and maintain multi-year financial forecasts
- Oversee accounting operations including closings, payables, receivables and payroll
- Establish financial processes, policies and internal controls
- Present financial reports and papers to the Board of Trustees
- Oversee cash flow, banking and treasury
- Oversee contracts and grants and review contract terms
- Lead partner due diligence and grant audits
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC requirements
- Prepare annual accounts under Charities SORP (FRS 102) and manage the statutory audit
- Line-manage finance staff and oversee financial systems
- Serve on the senior leadership team
Benefits
- Excellent benefits (CGD Europe benefits may differ from US; inquire for details)